Desire

Epilogue

The meal comes, and Adim and Camila move the dishes, sharing light stories. Ajin stood in a stiff posture and looked down at them. The stories we share are really nothing. I don't know what makes Camilla so happy to talk nonsense like that. Azin clenches his fist. He slept as a guardian, and Ahdim was far from unbelievably solemn that he was once a god. Seeing Adim blushing and avoiding his gaze like a shy virgin, he felt a complex feeling.

It was Camilla who led the conversation. She laughs bitterly, looking at the embarrassed Adim, and ridiculously says, "Why is your face so red?" Every time, Adim clears his throat and complains that his face wasn't even a little red.

‘You're shaking like crazy. ’

It's been a long time since I felt like this. I felt more frustrated because I felt like I couldn't do anything. If I felt like it, I would have revealed myself. But then what? Then what do we do? What happens if you show up here looking like a father?

There must be something Camilla doesn't like. Azin left everything else and couldn't stand it. I honestly didn't think Camilla was going through puberty, but what if she is? If your relationship with your daughter goes wrong during puberty, you will not be able to recover easily afterwards. Not in the case of Azin, but when he was in reality. Ajin used to search the Internet to show Camila more fatherly looks. I saw it several times each time. the father's troubles that went wrong during puberty with his daughter.

That's why they are silent. We have to be patient. Yeah, we're just talking. I'm not doing anything more than that. I can tolerate a simple conversation as much as possible. Azin did not consider himself conservative. Yeah, well, her daughter Camille is old now. I can tolerate talking to men as much as I want. How could the opponent not know where he came from and be so miserable? Yeah, if it's Adim. If it's Adim.

“Where will you go after you eat? ”

Camila asks. That stops Ajin's breathing. The face of Ahdim, who was shaking the wine glass, was also white. Maybe he got a little drunk. Camila rubs her cheeks and looks at Adim. If he can't breathe because he imagined that Ajin was disturbed by Camila's words, then he changed his face to Camila's moist gaze, looking at him.

“... I'll take you there. ”

“Home? It's a little early for that, isn't it? ”

“The course is coming to an end. If you finish eating, the sun will begin to set. ”

“Cinderella will be back at 12: 00. It's not even 12. ”

“That's... that's... I didn't think I'd be coming after dinner. I just wanted to have dinner with you…”

“I wanted to do more than just eat with you. ”

Just go home. Please, he was shaking and thinking.

“This city. It's still under construction, but there's a lot to see if you can find it. ”

“I... don't know. ”

“Then I'll take you. ”

Camilla smiles and says: Why are you so aggressive? Azin barely swallows the scream that came up to his throat.

“Wouldn't I be worried if I didn't leave early...?” “Who? Your mothers or your father? Oh, it's okay. I'm not a kid, either. And they've been having a lot of problems lately, and they need their own time. Maybe you don't want me to go back. ”

No, he covers his face with his hands.

“It's complicated. What kind of trouble are you talking about?” It's about your father's woman. W-why? You know, the wallpaper. ”

“Ah... I see what's going on. ”

“Phew! You're being vague, too. I can't get down on my knees and pray for nothing. ”

“It's rare for a man to hate a woman so much. So did your father, my God. ”

Shut up, asshole. Ajin stares at Adim.

“I understand. It's hard enough that your father had a hard time without me and my mother. But you don't have a sudden feeling, do you? ”

“That's... that's right. ”

“I don't think he was having an affair. Well... it could be. Yeah, I'm very understanding. My mothers, especially the first one, you don't understand. ”

“Maybe we can convince them to solve it?” “Maybe? By the way... Hee-hee! If Devello becomes her third mother, it would be very strange. ”

What are you thinking so far already? Azin squirms and looks down at Camila.

“What's wrong with you? ”

“Well, you know what? I'm Devello's sister's doppelganger. If you marry your father...”

Camila smiles in disgrace.

“You don't have to think like that. ”

Adim said what he wanted to say on his behalf.

“You are you. I don't think you need to care what Devello does. ”

“I know. But what's the point of being conscious? ”

“I'm sure he does. I'm not projecting her on you because you're Devello's doppelganger. I am you, you are you...”

When Ahdim said that, he could not keep his mouth shut until the end. Azin, who was looking at Ahdim with fierce eyes, naturally imagined the words that Ahdim could not imagine. But Camilla wasn't. She looks at Adim with wet eyes and asks.

“Me. What? ”

“... nothing. ”

“Why aren't you talking? You want to know who's listening. What's next for me? ”

The face of Adim became red. Just say the word. Ajin thought, his lips twitching. Adim, who was hesitant for a long time, got up.

“Now, wait a minute. ”

“Yes?”

“Bathroom... I have to go to the bathroom. ”

“Are you going to the bathroom, too? ”

“I'm not a god right now. I ate, so I have to go to the bathroom. ”

As Adim said so, he turned away. Camila takes a rash step and sticks her lips out as she sees Adim heading to the bathroom. Of course, she was well aware that she was not going to the bathroom because she was really thirsty. Camila grunts, squeaking backwards.

“I can see that. What are you so ashamed of? ”

What do you know? Ajin looks down at Camila.

“I'd be happy to tell you. ”

A little murmur. Hearing that, he couldn't take it anymore.

Adim stood in front of the sink and breathed easy. The boy's face turned red like an apple. Adim turned on the cold water and looked in the mirror. The red face didn't feel strangely disgusted. He squeezes the tail of his writhing mouth with his bare hands. Calm down. Ahdim mutters in a small voice and picks up the cold water and puts it on his face. After washing with cold, open water, I looked in the mirror again while sweeping my wet hair with my hands.

“Huff!”

Like in a horror movie. Azin stood behind the back of Adim, who had washed his hands. He folds his arms and stands in a tight position, staring at Adim. Ahdim unknowingly placed his hand on the mirror, realized that he was not hallucinating, and turned his back.

“Uh, how did you get here? ”

Adim was embarrassed and asked. Azin stared at Adim and chose what to say. I didn't mean to be violent. Azin breathes deeply and then spits out.

“My daughter. ”

“... Yes. ”

You've seen it all. Adim realized it. I don't know when, but when I saw the feeling of Ajin, I must have seen both of Camilla's meals.

“What do you think? ”

“... Yes? ”

In Azin's question, the eyes of Ahdim opened wide. He blinks, his head tilting away from understanding the words. Azin stared at the face of Ahdim and asked again.

“My daughter. Camilla, what do you think of her? ”

Even though it seemed emotional, Ajin still had a clear grasp of reason. Because the opponent was a wretch. I don't know about the other rascals, but the idea that Adim was okay was still valid. But Ahdim, who did not know the idea of such an azin, had no choice but to hesitate to answer.

“Well... well...”

Adim was bitter and unable to connect the words properly. I don't know why it is hard to say this, but Adim was very difficult to deal with Ajin. Azin sighed, looking at the stiff face of Ahdim.

“Adim.”

Calm down. Don't make a sound here. Azin thought so, and saw the face of Ahdim.

“I like you. ”

“... Yes? ”

“No, don't take it weird. I mean, I... I like you. You've been good to me since you were a god, and thanks to you, I've overcome crises many times. ”

“... an old tale. ”

“Even when Camilla awoke as a saint. Without your help, Camilla wouldn't be alive right now. ”

“... You don't have to think that...”

“So, Adim. ”

Azin presses his temples with his hands.

“I want you to take my daughter... well, Camilla. if you care about her, if you have that feeling. You can understand as much as you want. ”

In saying this, the eyes of Adim opened wide. He didn't think Azin would say that. Ajin nods, making a bitter look on his face.

“So, Adim. This may come as a sudden gesture to you... but I do. I happened to see you and my daughter having a meeting today. It's embarrassing, but I'm worried about being" pure "as a father. I heard what you and my daughter were talking about. ”

“Ugh. ”

“It's okay. It was a good story to hear. I liked it.”

It's been a long time since I tried to tell a lie like this.

“Adim. So be brave and tell me. What you have feelings for my daughter. If you haven't been honest with my daughter because of me... that's fine. I'll be the first to understand and support you. ”

“... Really? ”

“Of course.”

So tell me, what do you think of my precious daughter? Azin grins and sharpens a knife into his chest. If Adim had told me the truth, I would have thrown a smiling mask. I didn't think you were a coward. All fathers in this world will. At least Ajin was that kind of father.

“... I... took Camila...”

“Camilla?”

“... well... well. If you'll excuse me, I'd really like to socialize...”

“... Oh. ”

Hearing Adim's words, he smiled brightly on his face. So, you want to get serious? You fucking thief. How old is the age difference? The new Adim is over a thousand units old, and Camila is less than twenty. But what, a serious fraternity? What a nice thing to say. Azin thought of beating Adim first, and wanted to execute him.

“Really?"

It was the moment when the smile was about to be erased from Ajin's face. A bright voice stops the pain of an accident. Azin frowns and looks back. I feel uneasy. This room, the men's room, makes me feel uneasy. Azin hurriedly pushes away the closed door. Then Camilla stands at the door and smiles.

“Cars, Camilla. ”

“Father, are you really going to let me do this? ”

“What...? ”

“Ahem. I heard it all. I know what you want to do with me! ”

Camila grins, her red cheeks wrapped around her hands. Adim was dumbfounded. It was because he didn't think he would confess his feelings this way.

“Now, wait a minute. Camilla.”

“Father!"

In her voice, Camila reaches out and grabs him.

“Thank you for letting me. He thought it would be very conservative when it came to me. I didn't think my father would be up front cheering me on. ”

“Wait... I mean, you know. ”

“Thank you, Father. Thank you so much for saying that. ”

“Oh... yes...”

Kamila's grip on her back distorts her face.

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